"Health" is a broad term, and the conditions and diseases we develop will depend on various factors like genetics, environment and even our jobs. One thing we've all likely experienced is a stomach ...

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Everyone experiences a stomachache every so often, whether that’s because you ate something that didn’t agree with you or maybe you’re constipated. These aches and pains tend to go away on their own ...

Umbilical hernias, appendicitis, gastroenteritis, and peptic ulcers might cause belly button pain. Belly button pain can be diagnosed with imaging scans, as well as blood, stool, and urine tests. Mild ...

A 35-year-old dad and active snowboarder thought his stomach pain was from something he ate. It was colon cancer.

Nociceptors—commonly known as pain receptors—found throughout the body in bones, blood vessels, muscles, and skin, alert the body to damage and the risk of injury. Nociceptors are essentially nerve ...

The gallbladder acts as a storage reservoir for bile, a fluid essential for breaking down dietary fats. Biliary colic often strikes after fatty meals when the organ contracts against a blockage. Pain ...

Smoking damages the digestive system, which can lead to chronic inflammation and stomach pain. Quitting smoking can provide relief for stomach pain as well as other health benefits. Smoking has ...